HBProducts | Leakage Detection|Cascade Systems | In Liquid Ammonia
Technical data: HBAC-U
This sensor must be installed in the liquid ammonia circuit. It is the most efficient sensor for detecting a leakage and it detects even very small leaks rapidly.
HBAC-U is used for detecting leakage in cascade systems. The sensor triggers an alarm if there is an CO2 leak in the NH3 part. A leak results in several hours of cleaning the pipes and heat exchanger. If a CO2 leak occurs in the NH3 part, salt crystals are formed. These salt crystals are very corrosive and lead to clogging of the parts. If the leak is not stopped in time, it can lead to extensive damage to the heat exchanger, pipes, and pump.
Oil level and leakage detection
If the sensor is installed in the oil collector in a shell and plate or shell and tube vessel you can use the sensor for both detecting oil and leakage by using the mA signal. This requires a special setting, but all versions can be modified for this.
Product features
- CO2 leakage detection in NH3 cascade heat exchanger
- Simple to install with a sleeve. A cost-optimized solution
- LED indication for power and alarm status
- Split design which makes it easy to install and perform diagnostics on.
- Single Shared design that make it easy to install and diagnostics.
Application

Specification
Conneticon Diagram

* Pin 1 & 2: 24 V AC/DC. Pin 2 & 3: Alarm output. Pin 2 & 4: analogue output (data logging). Pin 2 & 5: Activation of sensor functionality.

L=160mm
Power supply | Environmental conditions | ||
Voltage | 24 V AC/DC + 10% | Ambient temperature | -30...+50°C |
Max. current consumption | 600 mA | Max pressure | 100 bar |
Plug connection | M12 - DIN 0627 | Protection degree | IP65 |
Output | Vibrations | IEC 60068-2-6 (4g) | |
Transsistor output | PNP, 1 A | Mechanical specifications | |
Contact function | NC or NO | Thread connection | 3/4” |
Approvals | Material - liquid parts | AISI 304 / PTFE | |
EMC test | EN 61000-2 | Materiale - electronic parts | Nylon 6 (PA) |
House design | Front |
Ordering Code
Output | Thread type | Ordering code |
---|---|---|
NO | 3/4" NPT | HBAC-U-1.6-NO-2 |
NC | 3/4" NPT | HBAC-U-1.6-NC-2 |
NO | 3/4" BSPP | HBAC-U-1.6-NO-6 |
NC | 3/4" BSPP | HBAC-U-1.6-NC-6 |
Electronic Part for HBAC-U-NO | HBAC-U-EL-NO | |
Electronic Part for HBAC-U-NC | HBAC-U-EL-NC |
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